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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,260.52, 381,243.08 and 96,402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,260.52, 381,243.08 and 96,402.86 is: 144,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,260.52 : 381,243.08 = 96,402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,260.52/381,243.08 = 96,402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,260.52x = 381,243.08 × 96,402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,260.52x = 36,752,921,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,752,921,602.00/254,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,548.29

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